England to face Croatia and Ghana in group stage
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Croatia knocked out England from the 2018 World Cup at the semi-final stage. Now they will meet in the first game of Group L at the 2026 tournament, in a group which also contains Panama and Ghana. June 17: England v Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto or AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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England coach Thomas Tuchel says England face a “difficult group” after they were drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama at next summer’s World Cup finals in North America. Croatia are among the toughest opponents England could have expected after being drawn in Group L and will be their opening match in Toronto or Dallas on June 17.